Monthly Archives: June 2011

Industry Groups Help In Motorcycle Noise Fight

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Public opposition to motorcycle noise – the kind created by straight exhaust pipes – is growing and two pro-motorcycle groups are taking an active role in stamping out the roar. The American Motorcyclist Association and … Continue reading →

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Historic Bricks From Famous Factory For Sale

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Like to buy some pieces of motorcycle history? Liquid Asset Partners LLC is selling pallets of “yellow cream bricks” that came from a Milwaukee factory and were acquired from the factory owner’s museum. Liquid Asset … Continue reading →

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Max BMW’s Steve Willard Has Photo Show in Woodbury

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Steve Willard was vacationing in Maine last summer with his wife, Chris Brouillet. They’d spent the night in Freeport and he was out taking a morning walk when he noticed three women dressed in blue … Continue reading →

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How Effective Is Motorcycle Gear?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Do you wear gear? Protective jacket? Armored gloves? Kevlar-lined jeans? Boots? A new research project done by The George Institute for Global Health in Australia has some not-so-surprising data on the effectiveness of motorcycle gear … Continue reading →

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Burn, Baby, Burn … Hot Pipe Causes Pain

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Let me guess that this has happened to you – but probably only once. A little background first, though. Last weekend, I bought a peppy 1982 BMW R65LS to replace the 1985 BMW K100RS that … Continue reading →

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Rider Ticketed For Going 182 Miles Per Hour

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A rider in Illinois was clocked by a state trooper going 182 mph. He could have fled, but pulled over instead and received a ticket. “The Courier-News” in Elgin has the story here. The rider, … Continue reading →

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State H.O.G. Rally This Weekend

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The three-day 2011 State H.O.G. Rally begins today and runs through Sunday in Danbury. The theme is Hillbilly H.O.G. Jamboree. There will be on-site registration for members of the Harley Owners Group and guests. Among … Continue reading →

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Suzuki Finally Shows New V-Strom

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com After teasing riders for a few weeks, Suzuki has finally spilled some pics and specs on its 2012 DL650 V-Strom. It looks like the V-Strom gets more of a facelift than a full makeover in … Continue reading →

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Suzuki RE-5 Rotary Motorcycle Remembered

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The futuristic Suzuki RE-5 motorcycle was enthusiastically described in a promotional video as “a touring machine of a new age” and touted as being “in perfect harmony with the serene beauty of nature.” Riders back … Continue reading →

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What’s Up With New Harley Models?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Admin

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Playing catch-up after taking some time off – during which time a 1982 BMW R65LS found a space in my garage to call home. More on that bike some other day… Harley-Davidson’s announcement of its … Continue reading →

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